Aloeides nollothi
Species of butterfly
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Aloeides nollothi, the Nolloth's copper, is a species of butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in Namibia and the Northern Cape province of South Africa.[1]
| Nolloth's copper | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Lycaenidae |
| Genus: | Aloeides |
| Species: | A. nollothi |
| Binomial name | |
| Aloeides nollothi Tite & Dickson, 1977 | |
Description
This butterfly species inhabits grassy areas with bare patches, such as grassy fynbos in the Northern cape, or highvield grasslands in other provinces.[2]
The wingspan is 19–22 mm for males and 20–24 mm females. Adults are on wing from August to December and in late summer (from March to April) in a possible second generation. There is usually one generation per year.[3] The body contains a black fringe on the top of upperside.[4]
The males of Aloeidis exhibit territorial behavior, claiming specific areas on road verges and unsurfaced roads where they can counter females and mate.[5]
